Assessment of the efficiency of training at middle altitude as the means for physical state improvement in middle distance runners

Abstract

The influence of middle altitude on the physical state of middle distance runners has been considered. Objective. Determination of the effectiveness of middle altitude training on the basis of a comparative estimation of the level of physical condition of middle distance runners. Methods. Analysis of scientific literature, testing, comparison. Results. The study involved 19 athletes specialized in 400 m and 800 m running (qualification MS and MSIL, average age 23.9 ± 3.82 years). Testing was conducted twice before the training session and 25-27 days after training at middle altitude and sea level. During the second study, the athletes were divided into three groups: the control and the two main ones. The control group included runners who had passed training sessions at sea level. The first main group included athletes, in whom the adaptation to the middle altitude conditions occurred in the face of high tension of the body regulatory systems, whereas the second one – those with adaptation in the face of moderate tension. The effectiveness of training in the conditions of middle altitude was determined on the basis of a comparative estimation of physical condition of athletes specialized in middle distance running, after training in the conditions of middle altitude and at sea level. To determine the level of physical condition, the development of motor qualities (strength, speed, special endurance, speed-strength abilities), the developed integrated pedagogical tests for athletes specialized in speed-power sports events were used. It is shown that the adaptive effects of altitude training are not equally effective for all athletes. The most significant positive changes in physical condition after training sessions at the altitude were observed in athletes, in which the adaptation to hypoxia was accompanied by moderate tension of the body regulatory mechanisms